DiPOLE Systems Ltd
Optical Design Engineer
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Optical Design Engineer
DiPOLE Systems | Harwell Campus, Didcot At DiPOLE Systems, we’re developing next-generation high-power laser systems for advanced manufacturing, energy and defence applications. Following our recent seed round, we’re expanding our engineering team as we scale from prototype systems to deployable products.
We’re looking for an experienced Optical Design Engineer to lead optical architecture development across advanced laser systems — from concept and modelling through to build, test and manufacture.
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What you’ll do Lead optical system design and optimisation Perform stray light, ghost and aberration analysis Work closely with mechanical engineers and scientists on integrated systems Help transition cutting-edge lab systems into manufacturable products Influence technical direction in a fast-moving deep-tech environment What we’re looking for Strong optical design experience (Zemax OpticStudio preferred) Expertise in geometric and physical optics Experience with tolerancing, optimisation and prototype-to-product development Strong communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills Why join us? Early-stage opportunity with meaningful technical ownership Work directly with senior leadership Technology already proven in real-world environments Based at Harwell Campus, one of the UK’s leading science and engineering hubs
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Salary: £50k–£75k + share options Location: Didcot, Oxfordshire (primarily on-site)
For more information visit careers at www.dipolesystems.com/careers
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